Coleman Barracks, Mannheim

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  1. richard herrera says:
    December 13, 2011 at 11:45 pm

    Was with the3/8 Cav, I believe Co.A from 1970 to 1971. Had some good times with guys like Sgt. Plummer and Sgt Mc Niel. Would like to return someday to visit.

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  2. Barry R Holcomb says:
    December 13, 2011 at 4:48 pm

    Looking for Thomas Kirby, stationed in Germany, Coleman Barracks 1965-68. Last known address was Tucson Arizona, 1992.

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  3. Steve Donnelly says:
    December 10, 2011 at 11:10 am

    Was stationed on Coleman Barracks 77th MP Det. 1974-1977 and 277th MP Co 1982-1984.

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    • Ted Minshall says:
      December 19, 2011 at 10:48 am

      I remember you from back then. I was there for the re-naming from 77th to 277th, and the transition from Ship to Pepper. Mostly I remember the Eichbaum’s.

    • David Clark says:
      March 25, 2012 at 2:14 am

      I was with the 277th MP Co from 1983 to 1986.

  4. Larry Heimsoth says:
    November 28, 2011 at 2:25 pm

    I was stationed at Coleman Barracks from April 1974 to January 1976. I was assigned to Co B 2/13 Infantry as the Executive Officer and later the Battalion Motor Officer

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  5. PHILLIP LODDE says:
    November 23, 2011 at 4:23 pm

    I was with the 97th signal from 87-92. I Was the BMS. That was the best unit I ever served with. I was blessed with a good crew, made my job easy. Thanks to all.

    MSG Retired, Phil Lodde

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  6. Tyrone Logan says:
    November 21, 2011 at 1:05 pm

    I was stationed at Coleman Barracks from 1965 to 1967. I was in Bravo Company 2Bn./13th Inf. Our Company was situated next to the road that ran along the front fenceline down near the front gate. Near our unit was the 8th/8th Med. Brigade Headquarters was further down the fenceline across from the parade grounds. I enjoyed my time there, It was like nothing else I had ever experienced stateside. I didn’t even mind Baumholder, Grafenwohr, Ulms, Fulda nor Wildflecken when we were there for training exercises. “GO PATHFINDERS 8TH INF. DIV.”

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  7. Jerry Littlefield says:
    November 18, 2011 at 1:24 am

    I was stataioned at Coleman Barracks from Dec 66 -Aug 68, with Hq Co 7th Army Communication Command. I was the Training NCO there for awhile at the end.

    I also had some great times there.

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  8. Cheryl Lovett says:
    November 12, 2011 at 12:12 am

    I was stationed in c.co. 97th sig. from may 1983- Jan.1984

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  9. greg cates says:
    November 5, 2011 at 8:59 pm

    i was stationed at coleman barracks 75 to 77 C 708 mantiance had some good times remember the rad shack outside the frontgate on friday & sat nite

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    • John Fox says:
      November 14, 2011 at 12:44 am

      You remember Balagat I Have a picture of both of you and put it on my facebook.Have you heard from potvin, davis or any of the others ?

    • larry mckibben says:
      January 1, 2012 at 11:21 am

      larry mckibben hey red, its mac. i remember balagat. what ever became of him? nothing on potvin,davis,tucker or any of them. only one i have heard from was this year , earl deryke from washington

  10. steven darter says:
    November 2, 2011 at 8:24 am

    i was retention counselor for 3rd bde 8th id from 1984 until 1991.nothing but fond memories.i was there so long i saw people rotate once or more back to mannheim area.. absolutely an amazing time in my life.others must of thought so too. during those years we had the highest present duty assignment reenlistments in 8th id

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  11. Jorge Rodriguez says:
    October 31, 2011 at 12:31 pm

    Looking for anyone who served with HQ 205th Transportation Battalion 1966

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  12. Mario Rivera says:
    October 30, 2011 at 10:53 pm

    I was there from June ’73 to November ’74 serving as Chaplains’ Assitant. It often struck me as quirky that, even though the chaple was part of the base, the entrance to it was off-base. It was about a 10-minute walk from my barracks to the chaple via the rear base entrance/exit, just a half block up from it to the right. I’ve never been back, but it has stayed with me, and I do plan to return. Cheers to Father Luke and Chaplain Pond!

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  13. Thomas J.Galvan says:
    September 25, 2011 at 3:12 am

    I was stationed 735 Medical Detatachment.1976-1980. yes I was lucky because I did not have any field gear at all. Saw alot wild and crazy things happen while I was CQ. I missed Germany when I left and if I ever have the chance to return I will return without thinking twice. Cpt.Puckett was the CMD ,, Cpt David P.George was the Flight Surgeon. Others asigned were Donald “Joe” Johnson, Matt was assigned to the 3rd/ 8th Cav. Thats all I can remember now, until later .

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  14. Diane Campbell says:
    September 19, 2011 at 1:33 pm

    I have been trying to find info on my father Rayford Estes .the only info i can find is a picture of him next to a sigh with a # 2 a cannon and the words saying Hell on Wheels.\,on back of picture is the date 6/4/1955 ………Mannheim,Germany
    Can anyone HELP me?

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    • u. campbell says:
      September 27, 2011 at 4:32 pm

      Do you think he lives in Florida? Rayford Estes Naples, FL | 80 years old

    • Dee says:
      September 28, 2011 at 3:26 am

      The patch is from 2nd Armored Division “Hell on wheels”… check facebook groups, they have a few.
      Do you have any more info on him? Middle initial, homestate etc…
      Send an email to gisearchangel@googlemail.com

    • Dee says:
      September 28, 2011 at 3:40 am

      The patch is from 2nd Armored Division “Hell on wheels”… check facebook groups, they have a few.

      According to 2 searchpage the one in Florida passed away in 2005 when he was 74 yrs old. But it shows 2 relatives.
      One in Alabama under Ray Estes passed away in 2009 at age 87. Shows 1 relative.

      Those are the only 2 that show up when I do a nationwide search. Sorry.
      You can reach me @ gisearchangel@googlemail.com

    • ted cotcamp says:
      January 20, 2012 at 4:55 pm

      I have a little information if you are still interested. Send me a email if you are interested.

  15. Dan Cole says:
    September 12, 2011 at 4:42 pm

    Was at Coleman 81-83 attached from the 108th MI Bn in Baumholder to 3rd Brg… lived in the Barracks right across the street from the Bowling Ally and small PX. There were 3 Barrack buildings in a row. Ours, then female barracks and then a Truck driving company, spent time in both.

    Spent lots of time in Heidelberg, Frankfurt (Saxenhousen), Lufigshoffen and down town at the water tower. Had an Apt for a while in Sandhoffen.

    Spent lots of time in the field, Baumholder, Hornsfelt, Graffinvier. Company moved to Wildflicken just as I was leaving. Lots of good fun times at Coleman. Of course never realizing how much more it could have been.

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    • gregg hiers says:
      November 14, 2011 at 8:54 am

      i am thinking I was in the same barracks, I was in charge of the male and female barracks at that time with Bco 70th trans Bn

  16. Bob Gestel says:
    August 28, 2011 at 3:35 pm

    I was stationed at Coleman Barracks in 1951-52 with the 2nd Armoured Division when it was a run down German fighter base. We lived in tents until those got awful barrack were built. I got into town as much as possible and took passes to elsewhere in Europe.

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    • Angelika says:
      October 13, 2011 at 12:17 pm

      I such my father his name is Robert Truman Freeman. He was stationed in Mannheim in 1950.

      Please help me

  17. Edwin Smelser says:
    August 27, 2011 at 3:23 pm

    I was stationed at Coleman from 84-87 with the 97th Sig. Bn. I ran the Battalion Dining Facility…I loved my time working at Coleman Bks. and living in the Mannheim community..Germany was a great assignment.

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    • Don Harmon says:
      September 22, 2011 at 9:17 am

      Was that the mess hall in front of the airfield? If so I had quite a lot of good meals there from 82-86. I was with the Chinook company that had the hanger to the left of the chow hall.

  18. David Burns says:
    August 22, 2011 at 10:24 am

    Does any of you that were stationed at Coleman Barracks in 1972-1974 recall the older Turkish fellow that worked in the Arts and Crafts shop. He and I worked together at AFOD, Heidelberg Army Airfield, before he moved to Coleman to work. I am trying to find out whatever became of him.

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  19. John Fox says:
    August 12, 2011 at 9:00 pm

    I was stationed C Co. 708th from 1976-79.It was a 3 year tour then. third shop went to the field a lot graf, the rock. I loved going to A&W on the outskirts of town. Was stationed with bill light, dana loerzel , david cates, big red, bobby brown. bill light is on facebook the only one I can find so far.

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    • greg cates says:
      November 3, 2011 at 10:29 pm

      hey john i remember u. you craig potvin and me went to paris back on laborday in 77 give me a call 678-572-8205 i remeber graf and hornsfeld we did alot drinking

  20. Gene Darst says:
    August 8, 2011 at 3:53 pm

    I was with the 3rd/8th Cav…Company C from May 1970 thru Jan 1972 Lots of crazy stuff happened in the barracks at night when the lifers went home!We used to sneek out and visit the local cow towns & party with the locals…Fun times!

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    • David W. Buchanan says:
      August 22, 2011 at 8:00 pm

      I was stationed at Coleman Barracks B/3/8 from 1968 to March 20 1970. Hated it then, but looking back I had some great times.

    • david clunie says:
      February 13, 2012 at 9:11 am

      i was there 70 to 72 january HQ supply clerk. all 6’8″ of me.

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